Why your 'always-on' work culture is actually hurting your performance
In short: Constant connectivity is more than just a personal burden; it is actively degrading the quality of your professional output. Harvard Business School professor Ashley Whillans explains how to break the cycle of digital tethering to reclaim your well-being and your work.
The modern habit of answering emails during family milestones or taking work calls on vacation creates a state of perpetual distraction. Behavioral scientist Ashley Whillans argues that this 'always-on' mentality is counterproductive, damaging both our personal lives and our ability to perform effectively at work.
The video identifies specific bad habits that prevent us from fully engaging with our free time. To counter these, Whillans provides three practical methods for establishing firm boundaries that remain sustainable in a demanding corporate environment.
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